Executive Assistant to the President

Mitchell Technical College is seeking a collaborative, highly organized Executive Assistant to the President. This position provides administrative support to the President, coordinating daily office operations, scheduling, and high-level communications. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong initiative, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the President’s schedule, prioritizing requests and preparing briefing materials ahead of internal and external meetings.
• Draft, review, and refine sensitive correspondence, institutional reports, board materials, and presentations on behalf of the President.
• Serve as a primary, highly professional point of contact between the President’s Office and internal/external stakeholders, including the State Board, community leaders, donors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and oversee executive-level institutional events, visits, and functions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel, institutional policy, budget matters, and sensitive campus affairs.
• Perform other high-level duties as assigned in direct support of the President and College mission.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Associate degree required (Bachelor’s preferred); minimum of 3-5 years of executive-level administrative experience supporting presidential or senior leadership roles (higher education preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs before they arise, and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving parts and maintain absolute accuracy under pressure.
• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and comfort leveraging modern digital productivity tools and AI utilities for drafting, research, and office efficiency.
• Uncompromising ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive, political, or confidential institutional data.

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, on-campus position located in Mitchell, South Dakota.
• Standard business hours apply, with occasional evening events or meetings.

What We Offer

Mitchell Technical College offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System.

Application Process

The position is open until filled with priority given to applications received by September 8, 2026. Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a résumé and cover letter.

Apply at: https://www.mitchelltech.edu/careers/

For additional information, please contact:

Scott Fossum

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Email: scott.fossum@mitchelltech.edu

Phone: 605-995-7178

Equal Opportunity & Institutional Disclosures

Equal Opportunity Employer – Mitchell Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and contribute to our mission of providing skills for success in technical careers.

Mitchell Technical College does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices, or in its educational programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, disability, national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal, or local law.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Clery Act Disclosure) –  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Mitchell Technical College makes its Annual Security and Fire Safety Report available to all prospective employees and students. This report includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security (such as policies regarding alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, sexual assault prevention and response, and emergency procedures), as well as crime statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus or on property adjacent to the campus. You may access the digital report on the Mitchell Tech website at: https://www.mitchelltech.edu/about/your-right-to-know. A printed copy of the report may be requested by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mitchell Technical College, 1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301, or by calling 605.995.7178.